Three Lions Podcast

Ep 224: Gareth Southgate. Arguably England’s second most successful manager. Is his time coming to an end? If it is, then there needs to be a successor, but who? Join me and Channel England Football's Gary Lambert as we discuss who could one day take over in the hot seat. Running Time: 1:11:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 223: The Lionesses are back in action they face the USA and Czech Republic. As usual I’m joined by @RichJLaverty to go through it and I’m also joined by Andrew Deacon, a Lionesses fan from America. Running Time: 52:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 222: It was finally time for the Far east to host the World Cup. Japan and South Korea, it’s was now Sven who was tasked with bringing it home. How would he do, join myself and my good friend Dan Hardman-Smart as we look back on our trip to the land of the rising sun. Running Time: 52:49 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 221: A trip to Italy, a crazy game against Germany, throw in some relegation, a scary moment at the Green Man and before you knew it England had played their last games before the World Cup. I’m joined by Dom Smith to talk it through. Running Time: 53:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 220: England’s senior men are back in action, it’s survive or relegation now in the Nations League. Italy away and Germany at home. I’m joined by Stuart Jones and Marco Kühnauer to chat it over. Running Time: 52:39 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 219: After the failure of not making USA ’94, we move on to France ’98 in the latest in our World Cup series. A quick hop across the channel under the stewardship of Glenn Hoddle, what could go wrong? I’m joined by Daily Mail Travel editor and author of ‘Lost in France’ Mark Palmer who tells us about his experiences. Running Time: 1:03:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 218: Following their two recent victories, the Lionesses are going to next year’s World Cup. Here I chat with Rachel Major, one of The Gang, a Lionesses supporters group, all about it. I also pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. Running Time: 28:26 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 217: The transfer window for summer 2022 is over, plenty of big money moves, here we focus on those that represent our national team. Have they made a move that will see them get back into a Three Lions shirt? Running Time: 29:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 216: It’s just over a month since our Lionesses famously won the Euro’s here on home soil, but they are back in action in their bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the squad, the fixtures against Austria and Luxembourg and pay tribute to both Ellen White and Jill Scott. Running Time: 30:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 215: It’s time for the next instalment of our World Cup series, we’ve made it to Italy 1990, here I am joined by Brighton and England fan Mark Raven who went on an epic adventure to see England famously make the semi-finals. Running Time: 53:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 214: It’s taken me a little long than I anticipated (Sorry) to celebrate our Lionesses finest hour, their European Championship win over Germany. Here I’m joined by @RachMajor one of @TheGangENG who tells us what it was like following the team in the summer of 2022. Running Time: 40:52 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 213: A spin off from our manager series, but speaking about someone equally important not just to the English game but to 3 different England managers. Join me as I chat with David Tossell about Don Howe and the book he wrote about him. @PitchPublishing Running Time: 1:17:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 212: A little bit of fun this, I’m joined by Gary from Channel England Football to take a light-hearted look at the world of advertising when it comes to England players and managers. How many do you remember and what ones have we missed out? Running Time: 1:19:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 211: It’s time for the Lionesses' biggest game, here we take a look at both their route and also Germany’s route to the European Championships final of 2022. Running Time: 21:21 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

It’s the latest in our World Cup series, for the second time it was hosted by Mexico, this time in 1986. I spoke with Paddy Buckley who went as a fan and also to Gary Stevens who was part Bobby Robson’s England team. Running Time: 1:08:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 209: We catch up with the latest from the Women’s 2022 Euros with Dom Smith in this bite-sized episode Running Time: 34:24 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 208: The wait is over, it’s finally here, the Women’s European Championships of 2022. Behind held here in England, join me and Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) to run through the Lionesses squad, the recent games and preview the upcoming competition. Running Time: 30:51 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Congratulations to England’s Young Lions, our U19’s are European Champions after beating Israel in the final, it’s a fantastic achievement, but as I explain, let’s not get too carried away, this could be as good as it gets for some of them. Running Time: 28:17 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

After a year’s delay, the Women’s European Championships will commence in England on 6th July in its 13th edition. Here we look back on how England have previously performed with the help of two former players, Gill Coultard MBE and Jo Fletcher. Running Time: 55:47 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 205: After an absence of 12 years, England were back at the World Cup, and it was off to sunny Spain and England fan Les Gasson was making the journey with them. Les has previously told us about Euro ’80 and his trip to Kazakhstan. He never lets us down, you’ll enjoy this. Running Time: 53:28 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 204: Time to squeeze a disastrous international window into a podcast. Join me, Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and Gary Lambert from Channel England Football as we look back on the 4 Nations League games from June. Running Time: 1:12:19 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 203: England are back in action with 4 Nations League games in 10 days. I’m joined by Tomasz Mortimer from HungarianFootball.com, Marco Kühnauer, Steve Polillo from Milan Weekly POD and to Mark Griffiths from On The Ball Travel to look ahead to them. Running Time: 1:28:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 202: English Police at away games, you’ve probably noticed them, but providing you had no interaction with them, you’d probably not thought much more about them, ahead of Germany away I’m pleased to say I’m joined by Bedfordshire’s PC Stephen Mason to explain their role a little. Running Time: 40:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 201: The Qatar World Cup is getting closer, for those going, undoubtedly you’ll have questions, there’s no better brains to pick, than someone who lives there, I’m pleased to say I’m joined by England fan Ben Williams who lives in Qatar who has been happy to answer some. Running Time: 59:19 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 200: 37 years ago the fateful fire at Bradford City changed the club and people’s lives forever, in part this episode pays tribute to those that passed, but it also looks at when Bradford played England, a result of the rebuilding. I’m joined by Philip Ideson to talk about it. Running Time: 39:38 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 199: It’s the episode they said wouldn’t happen, but I had to make it happen. It’s the fifth in our World Cup series. Mexico 1970, could I find someone who went? Pat Napier did and she was more than happy to tell me all about it. Sun burn, Guns, That Save, a future husband – It’s all here. Enjoy Running Time: 41:25 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 198: Let’s catch up with some of the England news that you may have missed of late, plus I chat with Tividale FC’s physio Gavin Blackwell, he’s a member of the FA’s medical society and has some interesting England anecdotes to tell. Running Time: 52:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 197: Time for another in our England Manager series. The fifth full-time manager was a man many England fans will have an affinity with, I certainly do. Sir Bobby Robson. Join me as I chat with David Hartrick, author of 'Silver Linings' as we talk all the ups and downs of his time with England. Running Time: 1:10:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 196: England C Manager Paul Fairclough once again joins me following the recent defeat to Wales C. He tells us how it went, what went wrong and where do England C go now? Running Time: 36:12 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 195: The fourth in our World Cup series and it’s the big one. When football really did come home. It’s 1966, It’s Geoff Hurst scoring a hat trick, it’s Nobby Stiles dancing, it’s Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy and Peter Woodman was there to witness it. Running Time: 55:26 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 194: The World Cup draw has been made. We have been drawn in Group B alongside America, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine. Many thanks to the England Supporters Travel Club who invited me up to Wembley alongside many other England fans to watch the draw unfold, hear the reactions of those fans here. Running Time: 23:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 193: Plenty to cram into this episode, tune in as I look back on the international window with the help of Gary Lambert from Channel England Football on YouTube and Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org, plus we run through all the other results from the other England sides in action. Running Time: 1:00:04 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 192: The England senior men are finally back in action with 2 Wembley friendlies against Switzerland and for the first time, against the Ivory Coast. I’m joined by guests Oliver Zesiger and Mamadou Gaye to find out about each opponent Running Time: 57:23 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 191: The England C team are back in action for the first time since June 2019 when they face Wales at the end of March. Once again I’m pleased to say I’m joined by England Manager Paul Fairclough to tell us what he’s been doing in the lead up to this important fixture. Running Time: 36:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 190: The third in our World Cup series and the seventh competition it’s 1962 and time to go to Chile, once again I’m joined by Blackburn Rovers legend and England player Bryan Douglas who was part of the squad and played at the tournament. Running Time: 40:13 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 189: Congratulations to our Lionesses, who won the first Arnold Clark Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to chat about it and what it means going forward to the summers Euros. Running Time: 43:01 http://threelionspodcast.com/lionesses-arnold-clark-cup-preview Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 188: The Arnold Clark Cup begins soon, our Lionesses face their first real tests since Sarina Wiegman came in as manager with matches against Canada, Spain and Germany, I speak with Rich Laverty ahead of the games and find out how hard a test they will be. Running Time: 31:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 187: A brief history of The Rous Cup, an invitational 2 or 3 team competition held during the mid to late 1980’s, to be honest many won’t look back on with the fondest of memories, but it is still part of England’s important history. Running Time: 35:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 186: The second in our World Cup series, we’ve already looked at the very early tournaments, now it’s time to get a first-hand account of what it was really like. I’m joined by Blackburn Rovers legends and England player Bryan Douglas who went to Sweden in 1958. Running Time: 22:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 185: Here we are in February, plenty of things have happened, some you may noticed, some you may have not, join me as we catch-up on some England related news. Running Time: 18:14 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 184: The England manager series returns, following the abrupt departure of Don Revie, in came former West Ham manager Ron Greenwood, he had some work to do to get England back on the world stage, author Mike Miles joins us to tells how he did it. Running Time: 1:13:12 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 183: I’m joined by Southampton and England fan Callum Clifton @Callum3081 to discuss two subjects bald England footballers and testicular cancer. Yes, it is slightly different to the norm, but both are important topics where conversation needs to happen. Running Time: 1:02:02 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 182: The Qatar World Cup is less than a year away, we’ve all got questions! I spoke with Arjun Wara @Arjgybargy, a Qatar Fan Leader about his recent experiences over in the small Arabian state when he visited for the Arab Cup. Running Time: 1:07:33 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 181: Back for the first episode of 2022 and it’s the start of the journey to the World Cup finals, over the year I’ll be speaking with people who have followed England to various tournaments, going to different countries and having amazing experiences, but we start by just looking at the early years to begin with. Running Time: 27:37 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 180: The final episode of the year and as always we look back over it, I’m joined by Dom Smith, Matt Astbury and Aidan Smith, all regulars over the year to discuss our player, goal and highlight of the year and we also touch on the Euros. Running Time: 1:02:14 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 179: The Nations League draw has been made. England have been drawn with Italy, Germany and Hungary, join me as I give a little history to the competition in the penultimate episode of 2021. Running Time: 26:46 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 178: It’s the final international break for the Lionesses, we look back at it with Rich Laverty, who also tells us about The Guardians Top 100 list plus we catch up with Stuart Langworthy from The Walking Football UK to see what’s been happening there lately. Running Time: 52:12 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 177: The debut England goalscorers episode. How many England players have scored on their England debut? Who was the first, who was the last, who scored a hat trick and never played again? Find it all out in this latest podcast. Running Time: 25:42 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 176: Back with another in our England Manager series, following Alf Ramsey, came Don Revie, in quite a turbulent time for the national team. I’m joined by Chris Evans author of the book Don Revie - The Biography. Running Time: 1:11:13 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Ep 175: Job Done! World Cup 2022 qualification is assured. We look back on Albania at home and San Marino away with Matt Astbury. Running Time: 45:03 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne